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A Noble Lady of Pisa

Jean-Jacques Boissard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing with a slight turn to her right. Her left hand rests on her hip while her right hand holds a feathered fan. Her profile features a slightly prominent nose and closed lips. Her hair is styled elaborately, pulled back and adorned with curls. She wears an ornate gown with intricate patterns, including a detailed bodice and flowing skirt. The gown is richly decorated and layered. She wears a necklace and earrings that complement her attire. The background is a plain surface with handwritten text in a calligraphic style using Latin script.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1581
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash, with incising throughout, on laid paper
Dimensions
3618 × 5286 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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